Payroll Specialist

To apply for the Payroll Specialist position at DMG Corporation, you should have at least 2-4 years of experience in the full payroll cycle. Familiarity with prevailing wage and multi-state payroll processing is highly beneficial. A thorough understanding of payroll taxes, pre-tax deductions, and wage laws, along with proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, is also essential.

As a Payroll Specialist at DMG Corporation, your main responsibilities will include preparing and processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring timely 401(k) withholdings, maintaining accurate payroll system data, and generating various payroll-related reports. Attention to detail and confidentiality are paramount in this role.

Although experience with Paylocity is a significant advantage for the Payroll Specialist role at DMG Corporation, it's not a strict requirement. What’s crucial is your ability to handle the full payroll cycle with accuracy and confidentiality, as well as your problem-solving skills.

The Payroll Specialist position at DMG Corporation is primarily based at our headquarters in Orange, CA. While we value flexibility, most payroll functions will require you to be present at our office to ensure effective collaboration with the team.

DMG Corporation offers a competitive salary range for the Payroll Specialist position, alongside excellent health benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options to support a healthy work-life balance.

Essential skills for a Payroll Specialist at DMG Corporation include strong attention to detail, time management, excellent customer service, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of payroll compliance and confidentiality protocols.

DMG Corporation emphasizes the importance of self-audits and accuracy in payroll processing. Our Payroll Specialist is expected to maintain updated records, comply with payroll regulations, and generate reports to verify payroll accuracy and ensure adherence to state and federal laws.

In responding to this question, be specific about the years of experience you have in payroll processing, detailing the types of organizations you have worked with and the various payroll systems you have used. Share any specific challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Highlight your understanding of the sensitive nature of payroll data in your response. Discuss techniques you use for data management, such as routine audits and secure data sharing practices to ensure both confidentiality and accuracy in payroll processes.

Provide examples of your experience with multi-state payroll processing, emphasizing your knowledge of different state tax regulations and compliance. Discuss specific scenarios where you needed to adapt procedures to meet various state requirements.

Explain your systematic approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies. Discuss steps like investigating the issue, communicating with affected employees, and making necessary adjustments, emphasizing your attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

List the payroll software you have used, emphasizing familiarity with systems like Paylocity if applicable. Discuss the unique features of the software and how you leveraged its functions for effective payroll management.

Articulate your commitment to continuous education through resources such as webinars, industry publications, and professional organizations that focus on payroll and HR compliance.

Share a specific example that demonstrates your analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Discuss the situation, your approach to resolving it, and the outcome.

Discuss your organizational skills and how you utilize planning tools or systems to monitor deadlines, ensuring that all payroll-related tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Emphasize techniques like creating to-do lists, setting reminders, and breaking tasks into smaller chunks to ensure efficiency. Highlight your proactive approach to time management that supports accuracy in payroll processing.

Explain the importance of providing excellent customer service to employees, addressing their payroll inquiries promptly and accurately, and maintaining a helpful attitude, which is crucial for fostering positive employee relations.